1972 Topps Eddie Kasko Manager / Red Sox Coaches #401
Eddie Kasko (Manager), Doug Camilli, Don Lenhardt, Eddie Popowski, Lee Stange · Topps · Base / Manager Card
Player
Eddie Kasko (Manager), Doug Camilli, Don Lenhardt, Eddie Popowski, Lee Stange
Set
1972 Topps Base
Year
1972
Card #
#401
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is significantly shifted to the top-right; corners show visible softening/rounding; edges have minor chipping.
Category
Base / Manager Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by Red Sox team set collectors or 1972 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15; PSA 5: $15-22; PSA 3: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies typically sell for $35-45, but the centering on this specific copy would prevent that grade.
Description
A classic 1972 Topps vintage card featuring Boston Red Sox Manager Eddie Kasko in a large portrait with a 'landscape' horizontal orientation. The right side of the card features four coaching staff members (Camilli, Lenhardt, Popowski, Stange) in smaller orange framed windows. It features the iconic 1972 rounded frame design and a manager silhouette logo.
Key Features
Vintage Red Sox team collectible; unique 1972 Topps horizontal layout; features former MLB All-Star Eddie Kasko as manager.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic (High Confidence). Card stock shows correct 1970s grey cardboard backing; printing exhibits standard halftone dot patterns typical of 1972 Topps production.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-Center) toward the top and right borders. Softening on all four corners, most notably the bottom left. Slight surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with Best Offer), COMC, or at local card shows in the New England area.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for grading as the cost of the service far exceeds the market value. Best sold as part of a Red Sox team lot or a bulk 'start your set' lot of 1972 Topps. Use keywords like 'Vintage Red Sox' and '1972 Topps lot'.